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also savour
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as in taste
the property of a substance that can be identified by the sense of taste
a gourmet who can identify the ingredients in any dish solely by their savor
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2
as in deliciousness
the quality of being delicious
the wonderful savor of Mom's apple pie
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also savour
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as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in
as a terminal cancer patient, she's vowed to savor every moment of the time she has left
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Recent Examples of savor
Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
Seattle Mariners Fans can savor the Ichi Wings, fashioned from Ichiro Suzuki’s personal clubhouse recipe, Lil’ Dumpers, steamed pork soup dumplings that pay tribute to Cal Raleigh’s nickname, and the King’s Court Turkey Leg, a hearty nod to Félix Hernández.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
But others argue that retirement is a time to enjoy life’s pleasures: indulging in gourmet dining, skipping morning workouts or savoring a leisurely glass of wine on the patio.
—Kiplinger Consumer News Service, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
Plus, the texture of cheese is creamier and softer; allowing the taste buds to savor the full expression of the cheese.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Comala Colima Propped at the foot of the Volcán de Fuego, Comala is a town where life is savored one sip of tuba (a coconut drink) at a time.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
Seattle Mariners Fans can savor the Ichi Wings, fashioned from Ichiro Suzuki’s personal clubhouse recipe, Lil’ Dumpers, steamed pork soup dumplings that pay tribute to Cal Raleigh’s nickname, and the King’s Court Turkey Leg, a hearty nod to Félix Hernández.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
But others argue that retirement is a time to enjoy life’s pleasures: indulging in gourmet dining, skipping morning workouts or savoring a leisurely glass of wine on the patio.
—Kiplinger Consumer News Service, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
Plus, the texture of cheese is creamier and softer; allowing the taste buds to savor the full expression of the cheese.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
Noun
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McCarthy’s point is that Journalism got a taste of it today and came through it well.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Jared Leto and Greta Lee appear in the trailer, which also includes the first taste of Nine Inch Nails’ score for the film.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The International Atomic Energy Agency reported in February that Iran has accelerated its nuclear program and has enriched uranium close to weapons-grade levels.—
Chris Massaro,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Our pets — whether dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, or any other animal — enrich our lives and fill our homes with love.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Located on the southern side of Kauai, beachgoers at Poipu enjoy snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters, as well as boogie boarding, surfing and wading in the ocean.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Some of our favorite celebrity couples popped out to enjoy their significant other, happily ushering in the new season.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to the official tasting notes, there are flavors of red fruit, cola, vanilla, and barrel spice on the palate, with a warm, lingering finish.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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Next to the garden, there is a recreational area with its sand playground and an ice cream cart, serving flavors including lavender honey, figs, peach basil, as well as olive oil and lemon sorbet.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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By implementing regenerative agricultural practices, SRI focuses on enhancing soil health, conserving biodiversity, reducing chemical dependency, and promoting water conservation.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Multimillion-dollar residences on the stylish Soho strip enhance the neighborhood’s offerings, providing residents with unmatched dwellings.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Rodman, an Orange County native, clearly relished the opportunity to return to international action in front of 32,303 fans in Los Angeles, in the first ever women’s professional sports event held at SoFi Stadium.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
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Hauser, who will be seen in The Naked Gun reboot with Liam Neeson and The Fantastic Four: First Steps this summer, relished playing quirky con man Larson and made the most of the opportunity to focus his performance on one 48-hour period of the contestant’s life.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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